Clay Johnston

In a recent article, Forbes stated that data literacy, leadership skills, and collaboration are among “The Top 10 Most In-Demand Skills for the Next 10 Years.” But how are job candidates acquiring leadership skills before landing their first manager position? Catalyze coaches with College Possible are gaining many invaluable leadership skills during their AmeriCorps service term.

Nearly 6.5 percent of all college graduates in the United States receive a degree in education. In fact, education is one of the most sought-after disciplines in master’s degree programs across the country, garnering 18 percent of all master’s candidates. With roughly 258,000 education-degree earners graduating yearly, it’s imperative to stand out in a stack of resumes when applying for your first job in higher education.

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — College Possible Catalyze announced this week that it has launched new partnerships with three California universities to expand its college success support by more than 1,400 students. Catalyze will provide partners with on campus, near-peer coaches to support students from historically underrepresented and underserved communities in their pursuit of a college degree.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — College Possible, the pioneering nonprofit that connects high school and college students with near-peer coaches, today announced a $300,000 grant from Travelers, a leading property and casualty insurance company. The grant will support the expansion of College Possible’s Catalyze program to the community college level, with the goal of boosting completion rates for first-generation college students and aspiring graduates from low socioeconomic backgrounds.     

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As  College Possible’ Catalyze team kicks off our 2022-23 program year, we just wrapped up our welcome weeks by welcoming nearly 40 coaches to serve at nine of our partner institutions of higher education across the United States. College Possible is looking at serving up to 24,000 students this year alone with 5,000 being served by a Catalyze coach.

Collaboration with College Possible’s pioneering Catalyze program will tap alumni as coaches to help first-generation and transfer students thrive on campus

Following a thoughtful and collaborative process, College Possible is excited to announce that five senior executives have joined its national board of directors. The national board are critical advisors to the health and sustainability of the organization. In expanding its board, College Possible aimed to recruit members that represent a diversity of experience, expertise and perspectives that will help it continually adapt to the evolving needs of students, while strengthening its ability to close the access and attainment gap through strategic partnerships and critical insights.